Year in Review: WBBJ names most impactful stories of 2025
Another year has come to pass, and with that we are taking a look back at some of the most impactful stories in our area for the year.
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Jackson Police make arrest in armed robbery case
On December 22nd, Jackson Police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Horizon Travel Plaza.
Tennessee attorney general cracks down on illegal online sweepstake casinos
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that his office has successfully halted the operation of multiple illegal online sweepstakes casinos in Tennessee.
1 dead following overnight home invasion in Tipton County
A family is left grieving after their home was broken into, leaving one man dead and a woman and child fearing for their lives after being held at gunpoint.
Suspect apprehended after high-speed pursuit
The officers initiated a traffic stop, but the driver refused to comply and led law enforcement on an approximate 25-mile pursuit.
Former correctional officer sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing narcotics in the Dyer County jail
A former correctional officer for the Dyer County Sheriff’s Department was sentenced.
Final witnesses appear as post-conviction hearing for Zach Adams ends
We have continuing coverage in the Holly Bobo case following Zach Adams' appeal of his conviction.
Closing statements heard in Zach Adams' post-conviction hearing
Zach Adams, who was convicted of kidnapping, raping, and killing Holly Bobo, appeared back in Hardin County Circuit Court to continue fighting for a new trial.
TBI agents arrest, charge Huntingdon man in arson investigation
A Huntingdon man is charged in connection with an arson investigation.
One hospitalized in Roosevelt Pkwy shooting
A shooting on Roosevelt Parkway sends one individual to the hospital.
Joshua Pewitte sentence affirmed after appeal
The Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the conviction and 80-year sentence of Joshua Damone Pewitte.
Update: Single shot fired in JMCGH parking lot incident
The Jackson Police Department has issued the following update regarding the early morning shooting in Jackson Madison County Hospital parking lot.
Woman dies from crash-related injuries after shooting her husband and son
Dyer County officials say two individuals are dead and one is in critical condition following a shooting earlier Thursday morning.
Drug Task Force seizes drugs, firearm from Dyer Co. home
Agents with the 29th District out of Dyersburg served a search warrant in the 1500 block of Keats Street.
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting; Suspect dies after head-on collision
Deputies from the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in the Lenox area.
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Crime Stoppers of Jackson-Madison County, Tenn., encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime.
